Student Jobs

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

• Anticipated Schedule

  Evenings and Weekends

• Minimum Hour Expectation

  4+ hours

• Unit Hours

  M-F: Schedulable hours may includes shifts between 3pm-11pm; occasional Saturday hours between 7am-Midnight

• Oversee functioning of operating units, events, and buildings during the week day and some nights and weekends 
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons, guests, and customers 
• Explain and enforce policies and procedures 
• Ensure security in buildings 
• Students have a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth during their tenure as an Event Manager. Individuals can expect to gain leadership, communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills.   

• Dependability
• Ability to use good judgment in decision-making
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lead and direct support staff
• Strong Organizational skills, as well as attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.